Patents by Inventor Vikram Rao

Vikram Rao has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240308843
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sequestering carbon, evolving hydrogen gas, producing iron oxide as magnetite, and producing magnesium carbonate as magnesite through sequential carbonation and serpentinization/hydration reactions involving processed olivine—and/or pyroxene-rich ores, as typically found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rock. Precious or scarce metals, such nickel, cobalt, chromium, rare earth elements, and others, may be concentrated in the remaining ore to facilitate their recovery from any gangue material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Darrah, Vikram Rao, Colin Whyte
  • Publication number: 20240252415
    Abstract: Described herein are formulations that comprise at least about 50% by weight water and no greater than about 1% by weight of a sphingolipid. The formulations can be applied to a region of skin of a subject. After the formulation is applied to the region of the skin of the subject, a biochemical pathway can be activated by the formulation to cause the production of a ceramide on the region of the skin of the subject. The amount of the ceramide produced on the region of the skin of the subject can be greater than a baseline amount of the ceramide that is produced in the absence of the formulation. In various examples, the increased amount of ceramide produced after applying the formulation to the region of the skin of the subject can modify a condition present on the region of the skin of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Nicole M. Scott, Mannige Vikram Rao, James Lamoureux
  • Patent number: 12006212
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sequestering carbon, evolving hydrogen gas, producing iron oxide as magnetite, and producing magnesium carbonate as magnesite through sequential carbonation and serpentinization/hydration reactions involving processed olivine- and/or pyroxene-rich ores, as typically found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rock. Precious or scarce metals, such nickel, cobalt, chromium, rare earth elements, and others, may be concentrated in the remaining ore to facilitate their recovery from any gangue material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Ohio State Innovation Foundation
    Inventors: Thomas Darrah, Vikram Rao, Colin Whyte
  • Publication number: 20240070658
    Abstract: In some implementations, a classification system may receive credentials associated with a data source and may receive, from the data source and using the credentials, a set of structured data including input events and output events. The classification system may filter the set of structured data by applying a first set of rules to generate a filtered set of structured data and may convert the filtered set of structured data to one or more numerical vectors, where a vector space associated with the one or more numerical vectors is infinite-dimensional. The classification system may further cluster the one or more numerical vectors using a first machine learning model to generate one or more clusters. Accordingly, the classification system may determine one or more classifications based on the set of structured data, each of the one or more classifications being associated with a corresponding frequency and a corresponding category.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Vivian LI, Nikki DAHAN, Julie SHIN, Vikram RAO, Akshit ANNADI, Christine ZHOU, Zeng WANG, Stella KIM, Chris JIN, Darius SIMMONS
  • Publication number: 20230272698
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for producing and liberating hydrogen gas and sequestering carbon dioxide through sequential serpentinization and carbonation (mineralization) reactions conducted in situ via one or more wellbores that at least partially traverse subterranean geological formations having large concentrations of mafic igneous rock, ultramafic igneous rock, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Darrah, Vikram Rao, Colin Whyte
  • Publication number: 20230271827
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sequestering carbon, evolving hydrogen gas, producing iron oxide as magnetite, and producing magnesium carbonate as magnesite through sequential carbonation and serpentinization/hydration reactions involving processed olivine- and/or pyroxene-rich ores, as typically found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rock. Precious or scarce metals, such nickel, cobalt, chromium, rare earth elements, and others, may be concentrated in the remaining ore to facilitate their recovery from any gangue material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Darrah, Vikram Rao, Colin Whyte
  • Publication number: 20230102312
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sequestering carbon, evolving hydrogen gas, producing iron oxide as magnetite, and producing magnesium carbonate as magnesite through sequential carbonation and serpentinization/hydration reactions involving processed olivine- and/or pyroxene-rich ores, as typically found in mafic and ultramafic igneous rock. Precious or scarce metals, such nickel, cobalt, chromium, rare earth elements, and others, may be concentrated in the remaining ore to facilitate their recovery from any gangue material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Darrah, Vikram Rao, Colin Whyte
  • Publication number: 20230050823
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for producing and liberating hydrogen gas and sequestering carbon dioxide through sequential serpentinization and carbonation (mineralization) reactions conducted in situ via one or more wellbores that at least partially traverse subterranean geological formations having large concentrations of mafic igneous rock, ultramafic igneous rock, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Darrah, Vikram Rao, Colin Whyte
  • Patent number: 9567841
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cementitious fluids comprising additives configured to form a permeable cement matrix after curing of the cement. The cementitious fluids can comprise a cementitious medium (e.g., a cement slurry) with a plurality of fibers dispersed therein. The fibers can be hollow, can be porous, and can be degradable. The cementitious fluid particularly can be used in methods of stimulating hydrocarbon bearing formations. Specifically, the cementitious fluid can be injected into the formation to form or enlarge a fracture, and the fluid can be cured to form the permeable cement matrix, said permeability arising from a loosely assembled tubular network and/or passages remaining after degradation of the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Research Triangle Institute
    Inventors: Ginger D. Rothrock, Vikram Rao, Vijay Gupta, Leah Johnson
  • Patent number: 9296938
    Abstract: Sealant compositions comprising: a wellbore treatment fluid; a set modifier; and, a polymeric component that inhibits release of the set modifier; wherein exposure to ionizing radiation causes degradation of the polymeric component resulting in release of the set modifier and an increase in the mechanical strength of the sealant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, James L. Davis, Vijay Gupta, Michele Ostraat, David F. Myers, Michael Lamvik, Andrew K. Dummer, Vikram Rao, Lawrence R. Roberts, Anthony Badalamenti, Paul Hoertz
  • Publication number: 20160003022
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cementitious fluids comprising additives configured to form a permeable cement matrix after curing of the cement. The cementitious fluids can comprise a cementitious medium (e.g., a cement slurry) with a plurality of fibers dispersed therein. The fibers can be hollow, can be porous, and can be degradable. The cementitious fluid particularly can be used in methods of stimulating hydrocarbon bearing formations. Specifically, the cementitious fluid can be injected into the formation to form or enlarge a fracture, and the fluid can be cured to form the permeable cement matrix, said permeability arising from a loosely assembled tubular network and/or passages remaining after degradation of the fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Ginger D. Rothrock, Vikram Rao, Vijay Gupta, Leah Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140116298
    Abstract: Sealant compositions comprising: a wellbore treatment fluid; a set modifier; and, a polymeric component that inhibits release of the set modifier; wherein exposure to ionizing radiation causes degradation of the polymeric component resulting in release of the set modifier and an increase in the mechanical strength of the sealant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, James L. Davis, Vijay Gupta, Michele Ostraat, David F. Myers, Michael Lamvik, Andrew K. Dummer, Vikram Rao, Lawrence R. Roberts, Anthony Badalamenti, Paul Hoertz
  • Patent number: 8684082
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods relating to the setting of fluids or slurries in a wellbore. In one embodiment, a method of isolating a portion a wellbore by preparing a sealant composition comprising a fluid component and a polymeric additive component, placing the sealant composition into a wellbore and subjecting the sealant composition to ionizing radiation. The ionizing radiation can cause bonding between polymeric additive components and create a polymer matrix within the sealant composition that increases the mechanical strength of the sealant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, Gary Funkhouser, Paul Hoertz, David F. Myers, James Lynn Davis, Vikram Rao, Vijay Gupta, Lynn Margaret Soby
  • Patent number: 8662174
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods and compositions relating to the setting of fluids or slurries in a wellbore. In one embodiment, a method of isolating a portion a wellbore includes preparing a sealant composition having a fluid component, a polymeric additive constituent, and a set modifier component. The sealant composition is placed into a wellbore and subjected to ionizing radiation. The ionizing radiation can cause bonding between polymeric additive constituents and create a polymer matrix within the sealant composition that increases the mechanical strength of the sealant composition. The ionizing radiation also alters the set modifier component, triggering the thickening of the sealant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, Gary Funkhouser, Anthony Badalamenti, Vikram Rao, David F. Myers, Vijay Gupta, James Lynn Davis, Michael Lamvik, Paul G. Hoertz, Lynn Margaret Soby, Andrew K. Dummer
  • Patent number: 8651186
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods useful for isolating a portion of a wellbore. In one embodiment, a method includes preparing a sealant composition containing a set modifier component. The sealant composition is placed into the wellbore and is subjected to ionizing radiation that alters the set modifier component, triggering the thickening of the sealant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, James L. Davis, Vijay Gupta, Michele Ostraat, David F. Myers, Michael Lamvik, Andrew K. Dummer, Vikram Rao, Lawrence R. Roberts, Anthony Badalamenti, Paul Hoertz
  • Patent number: 8459355
    Abstract: Methods of isolating a portion of a wellbore comprising placing a sealant composition into a subterranean formation after drilling of the wellbore therein and subjecting the sealant composition to ionizing radiation wherein subjecting the sealant composition to the ionizing radiation alters the set modifier. The sealant composition comprises a set modifier selected from the group consisting of an accelerator, an oxidizing agent, a set retarder, and combinations thereof. And the sealant composition comprises a polymeric component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, James Lynn Davis, Vijay Gupta, Michele Ostraat, David F. Myers, Mike Lamvik, Andrew K. Dummer, Vikram Rao, Lawrence Roberts, Anthony Badalamenti
  • Publication number: 20130000891
    Abstract: Methods of isolating a portion of a wellbore comprising placing a sealant composition into a subterranean formation after drilling of the wellbore therein and subjecting the sealant composition to ionizing radiation wherein subjecting the sealant composition to the ionizing radiation alters the set modifier. The sealant composition comprises a set modifier selected from the group consisting of an accelerator, an oxidizing agent, a set retarder, and combinations thereof. And the sealant composition comprises a polymeric component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, James Lynn Davis, Vijay Gupta, Michele Ostraat, David F. Myers, Mike Lamvik, Andrew K. Dummer, Vikram Rao, Lawrence R. Roberts, Anthony Badalamenti
  • Patent number: 8245783
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods useful for isolating a portion of a wellbore. In one embodiment, a method includes preparing a sealant composition containing a set modifier component. The sealant composition is placed into the wellbore and is subjected to ionizing radiation that alters the set modifier component, triggering the thickening of the sealant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, James Lynn Davis, Vijay Gupta, Michele Ostraat, David F. Myers, Mike Lamvik, Andrew K. Dummer, Vikram Rao, Lawrence R. Roberts, Anthony Badalamenti
  • Patent number: 8162057
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods relating to the setting of fluids or slurries in a wellbore. In one embodiment, a method of isolating a portion a wellbore by preparing a sealant composition comprising a fluid component and a polymeric additive component, placing the sealant composition into a wellbore and subjecting the sealant composition to ionizing radiation. The ionizing radiation can cause bonding between polymeric additive components and create a polymer matrix within the sealant composition that increases the mechanical strength of the sealant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, David F. Myers, James Lynn Davis, Vikram Rao, Vijay Gupta, Lynn Margaret Soby, Andrew K. Dummer
  • Patent number: 8143198
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions useful for isolating a portion of a wellbore. In one embodiment, a composition includes a sealant composition containing a wellbore treatment fluid and a set modifier component. The sealant composition can be placed into the wellbore and subjected to ionizing radiation that alters the set modifier component, triggering the setting of the sealant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Hallilburton Energy Services Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Lewis, James Lynn Davis, Vijay Gupta, Michele Ostraat, David F. Myers, Mike Lamvik, Andrew K. Dummer, Vikram Rao, Lawrence Roberts, Anthony Badalamenti